Editor's Letter

AUTHOR(S)

Griggs Lawrence, Robyn

PUB. DATE

May 2012

SOURCE

Organic Spa Magazine;May/Jun2012, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including solar-powered houses, home furnishings made from environmentally friendly materials, and adopting green products and practices.

ACCESSION #

87634224

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